Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
JM Smucker is the number four player in the global pet care market, despite generating the vast majority of its sales in a single region. Its strong focus on North America, and the US in particular, means it is well placed to benefit from the fact…
Mars, global leader in pet care, is well positioned to serve value- and quality-conscious consumers with its economy and premium brands. While the US is the largest market for Mars, emerging markets offer growth opportunities in the future due…
Nestlé SA, primarily through its Purina brand, has shown strong performance in 2023, being a significant contributor to Nestlé’s organic growth, especially in regions such as North America, Europe and Latin America. The pet care market has seen…
Coronavirus is a game changer for packaging. The pandemic has rendered safety and hygiene key considerations for consumers who will be receptive to active packaging that helps avoid food waste and anti-pathogenic solutions to reduce contamination.…
While growth in Asia Pacific pet care sales has slowed in recent years, against a backdrop of rising prices in a number of countries, it has remained positive. Expanding pet populations and more owners moving away from scraps to packaged pet food…
Pet care growth rates spiked during the pandemic in Latin America, helped by consumers adopting pets for company during lockdowns. In spite of high inflation rates in the region, growth has remained strong post-pandemic, albeit down on the 2020-2021…
Pet care continues to record strong growth in real value terms in Middle East and Africa, in spite of the difficult economic environment in recent years hitting the volume sales performance. Ongoing premiumisation and pet humanisation are helping to…
The Western European pet care market performed strongly during the pandemic, with pet adoption levels up and owners spending more time with their pets during home seclusion. However, the high inflation in the region was putting pressure on consumers’…
The premiumisation trend in the global pet care industry brings forth new opportunities for industry players. Inflationary pressures create a challenging environment in the near term, but long-term prospects are expected to support premiumisation…
Premium pet food is on the precipice of a transformational shift. As pet owners turn to more fresh and less processed food in their own diets, they are increasingly looking beyond ingredient lists in pet food. Physical format has become a key…